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East Asia
Bank of Korea Highlights Risks to COVID-19 Economic Recovery
By Kyle Ferrier
The latest Financially Stability Report provides a picture of South Korea’s overall financial health – and there’s some worrying news.
Should Murder Go Unpunished? China and Extradition, Part 1
By Jerome A. Cohen
China’s quest to pursue justice beyond its borders – including the case of Kyung Yup Kim in New Zealand – necessitates a hard look at its judicial and legal systems.
Japan Welcomes Domestic Spectators for Tokyo Olympics Despite Warnings From Experts
By Thisanka Siripala
While restaurants and bars in Tokyo face COVID-19 restrictions, local fans will be allowed at Olympic venues, fanning fears of a coronavirus rebound.
China in Space: Impact on China-US Competition
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Victoria Samson.
How the Wine Industry Got Ensnared in Australia-China Tensions
By Eleanor Albert
Australia is seeking arbitration at the WTO over Chinese tariffs on Australian wine.
Marriage Equality in Taiwan Hinges on Politics
By Zoe Leung
In past electoral politics, marriage equality was seldom a dominant issue, but the landscape is shifting and some barriers to equality remain in place.
Hong Kong’s Embattled Apple Daily to Close by Saturday
By Zen Soo and Matthew Cheng
The newspaper's parent company said that it would close due to "the current circumstances prevailing in Hong Kong."
In China, Cashless Is King
By Edward Lehman and Jed Rothstein
From Alipay and WeChat Pay to the digital RMB, the past, present, and future of China’s digital payment services.
It’s Official: China’s Longtime Ambassador to the US Is Leaving
By Shannon Tiezzi
Cui Tiankai announced his imminent departure this week. What does that mean for the China-U.S. relationship?
China Hates Crypto: Message Received
By Sara Hsu
The current crackdown on mining goes even further in eradicating cryptocurrency activities from China’s economy.
Can Japan Fix the Gender Gap in Its Politics?
By Daisuke Akimoto
Japan remains hesitant to formally tackle its male-dominated political system. But one woman might beat the odds and force real change.
The EU’s Stake in the Taiwan Strait Issue
By Earl Wang
Recent statements reflect growing awareness of how a crisis in the strait would impact European interests.